Principal Cyber Security Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Principal Cyber Security Specialist serves as a senior technical leader within the Information Security team, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide security solutions. This role provides strategic guidance, leads complex investigations, and influences security architecture and policy. The Principal Specialist acts as a subject matter expert, collaborating across IT and business units to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.

This position will be located at our Corporate Office in Appleton, WI with in-office expectations four days / week (Monday - Thursday) with Fridays as an optional in-office or work from home day, depending on business need.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Serve as a technical advisor on enterprise security architecture, risk management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, PCI-DSS).
• Conduct and oversee complex threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align security initiatives with organizational goals.
• Mentor senior analysts and contribute to the development of security talent across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and threats, recommending strategic investments and improvements.
• Represent Information Security in cross-functional projects, audits, and executive briefings.
• Build and maintain metrics and reporting frameworks to measure security posture and program effectiveness.
• Participate in on-call rotations and support off-hours incident response as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

Preferred :

DIVISION : Corporate

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101 .